Position Title : Migration Health Officer
Duty Station : Kigali, Rwanda
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 29 September 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech
Republic, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and
the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa based in Nairobi, Kenya and the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in IOM Rwanda, the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and implementation of Migration Health Assessment (MHA) (notably the United States Refugee Admissions Program – USRAP) and other Health Assessment Programmes (HAPs) related activities in Rwanda.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Organize, oversee and implement United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)-related health activities performed at the IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Rwanda, as well as assist with identification, organization and set-up of the MHAC in Kigali. Organize health assessments as required and organize pre-departure examinations for USRAP and other beneficiaries of the resettlement programmes in Rwanda.
- Conduct migration health assessments (MHAs), also called immigration medical examinations, for beneficiaries according to technical requirements of the governments of the donor countries. Supervise and standardize all aspects of the programme including but not limited to fraud prevention, applicant registration, quality radiological services, tuberculosis (TB)
investigation and referral for treatment and submission of completed files.
- Establish and maintain quality control/quality assurance procedures within MHA operations, which include but are not limited to reviewing chest x-ray films and reports, TB laboratory reports, TB treatment records, laboratory testing and liaising with service provider (radiology unit, TB laboratory) on a regular basis and through the USRAP regional Migration Health Department (MHD) quality control unit based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Train IOM migration health staff on all relevant technical instructions on migration health assessments and pre-departure medical screening and treatment for countries other than the USA, such as Canada, Australia, UK and New Zealand for potential expansion of activities in the MHAC Rwanda.
- Supervise clinical and non-clinical IOM Migration Health Assessments staff to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services in addition to conducting performance appraisal of both clinical and non-clinical IOM migration health assessments staff using the IOM Staff Evaluation System (SES) and actively identify and promote training needs of the staff.
- Liaise / collaborate with Operations Officer to ensure coordination and smooth implementation of joint activities among both units.
- Contribute to the country and regional migration health-related programme analysis by providing inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems encountered and pertinent developments in the MHAs sector.
- Identify opportunities for expanding migration health activities and programmes, including but not limited to informing embassies and consulates of IOM’s migration health work and lobby for IOM MHACs becoming panel sites for MHAs, responding to announcements for call of proposals by drafting project concept notes and/or proposals and liaising with United Nations (UN) agencies and Ministry of Health to identify project development opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with the service providers and medical partners including hospitals and with government representatives.
- Participate in Migration Health programme budgets preparation in collaboration with the Resource Management Officer (RMO), assist with monitoring the budget expenses and propose corrective measures in coordination with the mission’s Resource Management Officer, Chief of Mission and the MHD Program Support Office / the Office of the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data, contribute to fraud prevention.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Working experience in the domain of medicine, four years of which is continuous clinical experience (either in clinical set-ups or immigration / resettlement medical examinations or health assessments);
• Experience with team management/ supervision is required, preferably within the context of immigration/resettlement medical examinations;
• Knowledge and experience with the health segment of Unites States Refugees Admission Programme (USRAP) as well as experience in the provision of immigration medical examinations for Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand;
• Experience in managing health assessment programmes of a significant size, management of resources and personnel within migration health or public health projects;
• Experience in TB, migration health or other communicable disease control programmes among refugees and migrants in an international organization, UN agency or hospital;
• Experience with occupational health issues related to crisis and in developing countries;
• International experience in global public health issues, emergencies and policies;
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as national and international institutions.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Desirable Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 29 September 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 16.09.2016 to 29.09.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/194 (P) - Migration Health Officer (P3) - Kigali, Rwanda (54861079) Released
Posting: Posting NC54861082 (54861082) Released
